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The US DOE annnounced the closing of a $117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Project. Boston Pacific performed a market assessment of this project on behalf of DOE.

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From 2004 through 2009, Boston Pacific produced the State of the Market Report, giving a detailed analysis of the operations of this large and complex market. For the 2009 Report, Boston Pacific acted as the SOM Advisor.
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TransCanada announces Open Season results for the Zephyr Power Transmission project, a proposed 3,000 MW high voltage direct current line expected to move wind generated electricity from Wyoming to power markets in the Southwest US. Boston Pacific was the Independent Evaluator for this process. 
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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approves the results of the Commonwealth Edison Company’s 2010 standard energy product and REC procurements. Boston Pacific has served as the Procurement Monitor for these processes for the past three years.

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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approves the results of the Ameren Illinois Utilities’ 2010 standard energy product and REC procurements. Boston Pacific has served as the Procurement Monitor for these processes for the past three years.

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Boston Pacific urges the Mississippi Public Service Commission to require cost caps if it moves forward on a 582 Megawatt IGCC plant in Kemper County. Boston Pacific was hired by the Commission to provide cost-benefit analysis on the Kemper County plant and compare Kemper to third-party sources.

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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approves 2010 Auction results. For the past four years, Boston Pacific has monitored the New Jersey Basic Generation Service  auction on behalf of the Board. For the second year in a row, the state has seen a decrease in projected rates.

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Allegheny Power completed its fifth Auction to secure post-2010 electricity supply for its Pennsylvania territory. Boston Pacific has monitored all five of these procurements on behalf of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

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Delaware completes its 2009-2010 SOS procurement process. As the technical consultant for the Delaware Commission, Boston Pacific advised the Commission to approve the results, which will lead to a decrease in rates for Delaware consumers.

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Boston Pacific acts as the Independent Monitor for the Maryland Public Service Commission during Maryland's 2009-2010 RFP process. For each auction, Boston Pacific independently verified the auction proceedings and advised the Board in approving the auction results in its public testimony.

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The Market Monitors for six of the seven U.S. RTOs/ISOs met with Congressional staffers to discuss the benefits of organized electricity markets. Boston Pacific President Craig Roach shared reasons why the Southwest Power Pool is competitive and how the RTOs, in general, benefit consumers.

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The Oklahoma Public Service Commission approves a power purchase agreement between PSO and Exelon for a 520 MW sale. As Independent Evaluator, Boston Pacific played a significant role in the design of this successful competitive process. 
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The Virgin Islands signs a 20 year PPA to develop territory’s first alternative energy plant. Boston Pacific played a fundamental role in the design, management and selection of winners for this competitive process. 
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Boston Pacific is one of the DOE’s approved Market and Financial Advisors to evaluate energy projects seeking loan guarantees from the DOE. One such project, the Kahuku Wind Project in Oahu, Hawaii, recently received a $117 Million conditional commitment from the DOE. Boston Pacific acted as the Market and Financial Advisor for this project.

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The British Columbia Utilities Commission ruled that the line to Alberta be limited to 480 MW. As an expert witness for TransCanada, Boston Pacific had recommended the capacity be limited due to transmission constraints in Alberta.

TransCanada announces that the Open Season for its two 3,000 MW DC transmission lines will start on October 13, 2009. Boston Pacific is the Independent Evaluator for this process.  
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Craig Roach’s interview with Clean Skies»

Boston Pacific President Craig Roach’s speech concerning electric transmission gaps and bottlenecks for the ABA’s presentation on “Opportunities and Hurdles for Renewable Energy Development.”  
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